Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] RE: AF SLR or M for weddings?????
From: Carl Socolow <csocolow@microserve.net>
Date: Thu, 05 Feb 1998 22:49:35 -0500

A S Jordan wrote:
> 
> Second, if
> the autofocus is a "must" for you why do the "pro" photographers still
> almost exclusively use 500CM and similar MF cameras at weddings? Surely, not
> for focusing ease in action shots on the dance floor.

Andrew,

The occassional times I do weddings I use my Hasselblad with the 60mm
lens set at f8 and focused at 10 feet. This gives me everything from
about 6 feet to 15 feet. It's the best autofocus there is. Of course
this is for the dances and similar action type things. I also use long
and wide lenses for other parts of the ceremonies and/or festivities.

To keep it on topic, LUG, I've done some supplemental b&w with a Leica
while working primarily with the 'blad. (sorry Marc).

Carl S.